Kimya Mania
In a matter of weeks, Kimya Dawson has gone from nice, unassuming local anti-folk artist to a bona fide national breakout star, thanks to the success of the movie Juno and her contributions to the soundtrack. This week the soundtrack hit #3 on the Billboard album chart, and Kimya's been busy basking in the much deserved success. Aside from speaking with us earlier this week, the former Moldy Peach played a handful of packed (overflowing, even) shows around Brooklyn, likely impressing her new fans at every stop. Those who couldn't make it, or couldn't get enough, be sure to catch her on The View with her idol, Whoopi, next Monday. (pic via thepiratehat's flickr)
American Idol Premieres, Slips
To the delight of many we're sure, as someone like Kimya shoots to national prominence, American Idol appears to perhaps finally be on the decline. Despite a strike-effected television season and there being very little else to watch, America has shown a (relative) indifference to the new season, bringing the show it's first ratings decline. That's not to say the 30-something million people who bothered to watch the tedious tryout process isn't far and away the biggest show out there right now. But with less people paying attention, and perhaps its biggest success story, Daughtry, questioning the show's remaining credibility (you read that right...) there's no avoiding that it has hit its peak and is starting on the way down and out of the public's obsession. All said, however, the show is still signed up to stay on the air for at least the rest of the decade, so we'll get to properly watch it dissolve into an even bigger mediocrity contest than it is now. Celebrity Idol, anyone?
Editors, Hot Hot Heat and Louis XIV?!
Nothing brought us back to the wild, innocent days of 2005 like seeing this tour roll through town last night. Three bands, all best known for the flash-in-the-pan, blogger frenzy they created in their fleeting primes, sharing a bill at one of the largest clubs in the city, Terminal 5. Who knew that such a tour was still possible? That these bands were all still around, and could fill a club this size? We haven't heard much about them lately, though they all appear to be doling just fine without all the constant internet coverage (imagine that). In fact, we haven't seen a single blog that reviewed the show today. Compare that to when Editors first came to town...
